You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 42003 (Paducah, KY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 42003 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: NW (311°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (311°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 42003
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | NBC | WPSD-TV Paducah, KY · Full Power | 25.7 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | PBS | WKPD Paducah, KY · Full Power | 8.1 mi | NW (320°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | ABC | WSIL-TV Harrisburg, IL · Full Power | 45.1 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | PBS | WKMU Murray, KY · Full Power | 21.7 mi | S (174°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WDKA Paducah, KY · Full Power | 33.5 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 58.8 mi | WNW (300°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | FOX | KBSI Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 60.9 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | Educational | WTCT Marion, IL · Full Power | 45.3 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
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